Hiatt

Hiatt is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname. The surname Hiatt likely originated as a topographical name from the words 'hegh' (high) and 'gate' (road or path), referring to someone who lived near a high road. As a first name, Hiatt is extremely uncommon, appealing to parents looking for distinctive surnames to use as given names. It has never ranked in popular name charts but fits within contemporary trends of using short, strong-sounding surname names for boys. Hiatt offers the advantage of being recognizable yet unique, with a crisp, masculine sound that's straightforward to spell and pronounce.

Pronounced HY-at.

As of October 2026, Hiatt ranked #12765 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #10277 in 2008.